Who knew? I had such a great time recording this, and it's a few years back, now. But it was never really properly released, so just thought I'd take a stab at it.... and now - well, here I am. Thanks to all the loyal friends out there who continue to support my music. I'm just so very grateful! Muchas gracias to the R&B world for the warm welcome! Your friend, Cheryl Hodge (http://cherylhodge.com)

Oh... my.... gosh! Your outpouring of support is changing my life! CARA MIA is now #1 in the World for ALL GENRES! I am utterly astounded! Hope you enjoyed the last free cut I sent you, "Guide to Recovery".

Please stay in touch. I love hearing from you, and your take on my music, and please feel free to ask me for my take on YOUR music, okay? In the meantime, if only more people would actually BUY the cut, it would at least give me a start on my next recording. If you press the buy button, it will take you to a trusted site: CDBaby.com ONLY 99 cents per cut - such a deal!

All my best to you - and THANKS, again,Cheryl Hodgehttp://cherylhodge.comhttp://reverbnation.com/thecherylhodgegroup

Happy 2015! I wanted to thank you so much for your support. Imagine my surprise yesterday when I went to NumberOneMusic.com and found that I was now #1 in the U.S. and WORLD for my latin jazz song, "Cara Mia"!! At the ripe old age of 59 you really don't think there will be too many more surprises, and you have astounded me! http://www.numberonemusic.com/charts?geo=local&country_id=&genre_id=42&query=&filter_action=1

I love hearing your music. So many of you out there are very creative and just waiting for someone great to discover you... but remember - the reward is in recording your music and just getting it out there to be heard!

So thank you again! Check in with me now and then. Let me know what you're up to, okay?

Hey, you wonderful people who actually LISTEN to music (especially blues 'n jazz; we're a dying breed)! I'm so glad you took a moment to add yourselves in here, and let me know about you. Life has been so crazy, and I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. I've been working away; in the midst of my first Grammy submission (for Best Jazz Vocal Album). It's a crazy, convoluted process, but I'm enjoying the ride! Please feel free to contact me. I'm happy to answer questions about singing, business, and of course songwriting, in general